California Foot and Ankle Medical Center

加州足科醫療中心
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About Podiatry 關於足醫
Our Services 我們的服務
Our Doctor 足醫博士
Foot Conditions 各種足病
FAQ 常見問題
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Frequently Asked Questions   
 
 
General Questions
 
 
1. How long is an initial consultation?
Initial consultation usually last 30-60 minutes. 
We are here to answer all your questions to your satisfaction.
 
2. Do I need a referral to see your doctor?
No, generally a referral is not required. 
However, if you have health insurance coverage, they may require a medical doctor's referral for reimbursement of specialists' charges.
 
3. What is your office hours?
Our office hours are Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 7pm, lunch hour from 2-3pm.  Our last appointment is 6:30pm.
 
4. Can I get a doctor's note?
We can provide proof for your office visit, but not a note for a day off.
 
 
  
 
Questions about Custom Orthoses
 
 
1. How long does it take to manufacture the orthoses?
Approximately 2 weeks.  Special arrangements can be made for rush orders.
 
2. What does the cost of custom orthoses include?
The cost of custom orthoses include
- taking a mould for both of your feet
- production and adjustment of positive mould
- manufacturing of the device
- one follow up visit
- fitting and minor adjustments
- regular phone call follow ups
 
 
3. Can I be casted for orthoses in the first visit?
After a full biomechanic exam, if custom orthoses are recommended, a mould of your feet can be taken at the same visit, this save you a second trip.
 
4. What is the cost for orthoses for children under 16?
For patient under 16 years old, the first pair of custom orthoses will be the same as the adult cost.  While we understand that pediatric patients has spout growths, we only charge 'additional pair' charges in subsequent orthotics even a new negative and positive mould is needed; until the age of 16.
  
 
 
 
Questions about Surgical Procedures
 
 
1. Can I have toenail surgery or cryosurgery in the first visit?
Yes, if it is indicated.  Your valuable time is also falls into our considerations.
 
2. Can I walk after toenail surgery?
Yes.  Since only local anesthetics would be used, you are able to walk out of the clinic after toenail surgery. 
 
3. Do I need time off work after toenail surgery?
We recommend to minimize walking on the day of surgery.  Pain and swelling may happen in the first 1-3 days, but usually not significant enough to deem a day off.  Protective shoegears are important.
 
  
 
Questions about Senior Days
 
 

Due to Maternity Reason, Dr.Tse will accept NEW patients for Senior Day until March 2010 only.

 
1. What is the purpose of Senior Days?
To promote proper foot health for seniors in the community, began in April 2009, twice a month we organize Senior Days which charge just the governmental clinic rate (HKD $100) to help people who have difficulty providing basic footcare to themselves.
 
2. Who qualifies for Senior Day
Any individual who is 65 years old or above. 
(Please show ID for proof of your age)
 
3. When is Senior Day?
Every second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month.
Upcoming dates are:
2010 April 14 & 28
 
4. What does the Senior Day $100 rate include?
This special government specialized clinic rate is offered on Senior Days, which includes foot and ankle examination, basic treatments such as corns and calluse debridement, and fungal nails debridement.  
If further treatment(s) other than the above basic treatment is needed, regular charge will be implemented.

 常見問題

 

 

普遍問題

 

1. 首次診症需時多久?

首次診症通常需時三十至六十分鐘。

我們很樂意解答閣下所有疑問。

 

2. 需要醫生轉介嗎?

否,一般不需要醫生轉介都可接受診療。不過,如要伸報醫療保險,保險公司可能會要求醫生轉介信。

  

3. 請問應診時間是怎樣?

我們的應診時間由星期一至星期六,上午十時至下午二時,下午三時至晚上七時。最後預約時間為晚上六時。

  

4. 診症後可得到病假紙嗎?

我們可以提供「到診紙」以滋証明,但不是「病假紙」。

   

  

有關度身訂造鞋墊問題

   

1. 如要造一對度身訂造鞋墊需時多久?

大概需要兩個星期。如有特別需要,可向本診所查詢。

 

2. 請問一對度身訂造鞋墊的價錢包括甚麼?

一對度身訂造的鞋墊價錢包括:

– 為閣下雙足提取足模

– 製造及調整足模位置

– 到工場人手製造鞋墊

– 一次覆診期

– 測試鞋墊及簡單調整

– 定期致電跟進

  

3. 我可以首次約見便度身訂造鞋墊嗎?

若我們在全面的生物力學測試後建議病人度身訂造鞋墊,可於即日取模,這樣可以節省再預約的時間。

 

4. 請問十六歲以下的小朋友如要做度身訂造鞋墊要多少錢?

如十六歲以下病人需要做鞋墊,第一對度身訂造鞋墊的價錢與成人一樣。但我們都了解小孩成長速度快,所以就算以後度身訂造鞋墊需要再重新為雙足做模,也只收「額外鞋墊」的價錢,直至十六歲。

 

  

有關手術問題

  

1. 我可以首次診症就做腳趾甲手術或冷凍手術嗎?

如有需要是可以的。你寶貴的時間都是我們考慮的因素之一。

 

2. 當我做完腳趾甲手術後可以走動嗎?

可以。因手術只需局部麻醉,所以手術後可以步行離開診所。 

 

3. 手術後需要請假嗎?

我們建議手術後盡量休息,避免長時間走路,手術後一至三天內可能會感到有少許痛楚及腫脹,但沒有需要特意休息工作。最重要是穿著一雙保護到腳趾的鞋子。

 

 

 

 有關長者優惠日的問題

 

因謝博士懷有身孕,本診所收<長者優惠日>新症日期直至

2010 0324 為止。

 

 

1. 長者優惠日的目的是甚麼?

為提倡長者的足部健康,自二零零九年四月起,我們每個月兩次特意提供長者優惠日,以政府診症價錢 (港幣一百元) 為長者提供基本的足科醫療服務。

 

2. 如欲享用長者優惠日需要甚麼條件? 

應診者需年滿六十五歲或以上 (請出示身份証以滋証明。) 

 

3.哪些日子是長者優惠日?

於每月第二及第四個星期三為長者優惠日。

日期如下︰

 

2010年 04 月份: 14 及 28 日

 

 

 

4. 長者優惠日中,$100 的收費包括甚麼服務?

只收政府診症價錢的長者優惠日的服務包括足踝檢查及基本治療,例如:清除雞眼、繭及處理灰甲等。

如有基本治療以外的病患需要接受治療,則另作收費。

 

 

 

 California Foot and Ankle Medical Center  加州足科醫療中心 

Room 2306 Melbourne Plaza, 33 Queen's Road Central,Hong Kong  香港皇后大道中33號萬邦行23樓2306室

 T: 852-2525-0611   F: 852-2525-0619   Email: calfootcare@live.com

Website:  www.calfootcare.com